| One of the best countries to visit is | | | | your thing then there are plenty of |
| South America, full of rich culture and | | | | other reasons to visit Mexico. |
| a complete world away from the European | | | | The main one that springs to mind is the |
| lifestyle South America is home to many | | | | cuisine, at some point chances are |
| stand out countries such as Mexico, | | | | you'll have encountered some derivative |
| Brazil and Peru. The thing is that for | | | | of Mexican cooking here in the UK but as |
| every article you read on the (very | | | | with all specialist cuisine you can't |
| considerable) wonders of Manchu Picchu | | | | beat the taste at the source. If |
| there are a thousand other equally | | | | you're not content with simply eating |
| amazing sights to see in this immense | | | | the local food then there are local |
| continent. This article will cover ten | | | | cookery courses that you can partake in |
| secret holiday locations that you should | | | | if you prefer a hands on approach. |
| consider if you want to see South | | | | Cities like Puebla and Oaxaca have many |
| America this year. | | | | cookery classes that can teach you the |
| 10. Panama City, Panama | | | | skills to impress family and friends |
| This city is likely to see an increase | | | | upon your return from your holiday. |
| in tourism this year especially for two | | | | Mexico is also home to Cancun which has |
| reasons; firstly since April of this | | | | become popular in recent years and with |
| year flight company KLM has new routes | | | | many cheap flights to Cancun available |
| going to Panama City making it easier to | | | | now may be the best time to take |
| travel there this year. The second | | | | advantage of this delightful country's |
| reason may be that the popular US TV | | | | food. |
| show Prison Break was based there | | | | 8.   San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| recently and helped showcase the relaxed | | | | The Atacama Desert in Chile may not |
| city with its attractive mix of jungles | | | | sound like the most inviting destination |
| and beaches. | | | | but there are a surprising amount of |
| The beaches can provide the perfect | | | | activities to do in Chile; one |
| retreat from working life back home. | | | | specialist hotel even offers an |
| Panama boasts over 900 species of birds, | | | | adventure holiday and spa out in the |
| an amazing 1,500 species of trees and | | | | middle of the Desert. The Tierra |
| well over 7000 breeds of vascular | | | | Atacama Adventure and Spa is a boutique |
| plants. This makes for the perfect | | | | hotel that can offer tours of the |
| holiday if you are a nature buff and | | | | terracotta coloured sands and |
| don't fancy bird watching in a damp | | | | neighbouring lagoons. |
| field in the rain back home. | | | | There are even areas that are so |
| 9.   Puebla & Oaxaca, Mexico | | | | untouched by man, due to being protected |
| Mexico is a popular tourist spot for | | | | areas, that they have earned the name |
| many Americans looking to venture | | | | Moon Valley as it resembles the moon's |
| outside their own borders. It is also | | | | surface with small but sharp crested |
| popular amongst American college | | | | hills. |
| students during the summer and spring | | | | The next part of this article will cover |
| breaks. But whilst it's got a great | | | | the many other locations in South |
| party atmosphere if that isn't quite | | | | America that you should visit this year. |